September 2025 - Twittering Machines

Spotify Finally Rolls Out Lossless Quality Streaming (and why I don’t care)

September 10, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I subscribe to lossless streaming from Tidal and Qobuz because it simply makes good sense, it’s a giant bargain, and it sounds better than lossy streaming all things considered. But Spotify? No thanks.

Say Hello to the New Goldmund Telos 670 Integrated Amplifier

September 10, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I have a thing for Goldmund’s clean minimalist lines that imbue their products with an architectural air. In other words, I like the way they look.

Technics’ New $899 SL-40CBT & SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables

September 9, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I make no bones about my love for Technics ‘tables and own a 1970s-era SP-15 because a) it is a thing of industrial design beauty, b) it plays 78s, and c) it does what it’s supposed to do really well.

Introducing Perlisten’s New A Series Loudspeakers

September 9, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

I’ve reviewed a few speakers from Perlisten and the more I listened, the more I liked.

#NewMusicFriday: September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.

Album of the Week: A Danger to Ourselves by Lucrecia Dalt

September 5, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

There are a number of artists whose new works I wait for. Impatiently.

Review: Harbeth NLE-1 Professional Monitor Loudspeakers

September 4, 2025 Michael Lavorgna

TMI. Too much information is an oft-stated knock against “Pro” audio gear. On the other hand, hifi companies with Pro Audio history are often valued for that experience. Odd, no?